Desired Outcomes
Observed Results
1. Maintain at least 60% of the 5781 acres within the city limits for public, Colonial Williamsburg, and College land use to preserve Williamsburg’s unique character.
PRIVATELY OWNED, 2,311
Existing Land Use Proportions within the City Limits
CWF OWNED, 1,375
Public, W&M and CWF currently at 60%
PUBLICLY OWNED, COLLEGE 976 OWNED, 1,119
*Source: Williamsburg Planning Department
$1.2
2. Increase overall residential property values in the city by at least 2% annually to maintain quality and character of neighborhoods.
$1.19
Residential Property Assessed Values
$1.20
$1.16 $1.1
$1.13
$1.14
$1.0 Billions
FY 08
FY 09
FY 10
FY 11
FY 12
Average annual increase over five years near level. *Source: Williamsburg City Assessor
$1.2
3. Increase overall commercial property values in the city by at least 2% annually to maintain the quality and character of commercial corridors.
Commercial Property Assessed Values
$1.0
$0.8 $0.6
$0.7
$0.7
$0.7
$0.7
$0.6
$0.4
Average annual increase over five years near level.
$0.2 $0.0 Billions
FY 08
FY 09
FY 10
4. Rehabilitate or build new structures to refresh Williamsburg’s built environment as indicated by at least $50 million in new construction annually.
FY 11
FY 12
*Source: Williamsburg City Assessor
Value of Building Permits Issued
*Source: Williamsburg Code Compliance Division
B-7